Program Overview
The Master of Public Health degree program with a concentration in Global Health is offered asynchronously online. It is designed for learners desiring to impact the health of their communities as public health professionals, or to expand employment opportunities in a variety of industries. The UIWSOM's MPH program was specifically created for busy people who want to earn their MPH degree alongside their health professions degree, as well as for those already in the workforce.
The 42-credit program may be completed in as few as five full-time semesters or taken part-time if working or in another health professions program. Each three-credit course is eight weeks in length. Learning outcomes are built upon the following Foundational Competencies developed by the Council on Education for Public Health:
— Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
— Public Health and Health Care Systems
— Planning and Management to Promote Health
— Policy in Public Health
— Leadership
— Communication
— Interprofessional and/or Intersectoral Practice
— Systems Thinking
Admissions
Admission is granted on a rolling basis for entry into the program three times annually in Summer, Fall I, and Spring I. In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to graduate study at UIW, applicants for the master of public health degree program must satisfy these conditions:
For applicants not currently enrolled in the UIWSOM DO and FSOP PharmD Programs, the Admission Requirements are as follows:
Full Admission:
— Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent verification in the case of international degrees.
— Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools.
— One letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty member or supervisor who can attest to your academic ability, work ethic, and character.
— Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Conditional Admission:
— Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent verification in the case of international degrees.
— Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools.
— One letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty member or supervisor who can attest to your academic ability, work ethic, and character.
— Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5-2.99.
No GRE, professional exam (i.e., MCAT), or application fee is required for entrance to the program. Application deadlines are 4 weeks prior to the first day of classes each semester.
Current UIW DO and PharmD students who desire to apply to the MPH program must have successfully completed at least the first year of their respective programs and provide a personal statement as part of the application process. The SOM and FSOP will verify that they are in good academic and professionalism standing.
Master of Public Health Degree Plan
The Master of Public Health degree program requires a minimum of 42 credit hours to complete.
Master of Public Health Core Coursework
*Please be advised that PUHL 6303. Environmental Health requires prerequisite of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Required Courses
*Please be advised that PUHL 6312 Public Health Nutrition requires prerequisite of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
*PUHL 6313 Applied Practice Experience should be taken in final year of program.
8PUHL 6314 Integrative Learning Experience should be taken after PUHL 6313.
Concentration Courses in Global Health
Students will select five electives (15 hours) from the list below.
*Please be advised that PUHL 6308 Program Planning and Evaluation requires prerequisite of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
**Please be advised that PUHL 6315 Maternal & Child Health requires prerequisite of Program Planning and Evaluation.
Total Credit Hours: 42